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Preferred Enemies is a podcast devoted to the Warhammer 40K miniatures wargame. We cover all aspects of the game, including painting and modeling, diving into the rules, and games both competitive and casual. Whether you're new to the universe of Warhammer 40,000 or a well-established player, we've got you covered.TV-PGEpisode 195: The Big FAQ 3https://www.preferredenemies.com/2019/05/24/episode-195-the-big-faq-3/
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It finally arrived just under the wire – the April 2019 Big FAQ, third of its name. How does the new FAQ change the game? Does it undo any previous changes that had unintended consequences? Does it rebalance anything overpowered? Is it a paradigm shift, or just incremental change? We dig through the main FAQ to find out! Also, we discuss the new Ynnari index and how it changes that faction fundamentally, as well as all the new releases to come out of Warhammer Fest – Contrast paints, Chaos Knights, and more! Also, hobby progress and your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2019/05/24/episode-195-the-big-faq-3/feed/0It finally arrived just under the wire – the April 2019 Big FAQ, third of its name. How does the new FAQ change the game? Does it undo any previous […]
It finally arrived just under the wire – the April 2019 Big FAQ, third of its name. How does the new FAQ change the game? Does it undo any previous changes that had unintended consequences? Does it rebalance anything overpowered? Is it a paradigm shift, or just incremental change? We dig through the main FAQ to find out! Also, we discuss the new Ynnari index and how it changes that faction fundamentally, as well as all the new releases to come out of Warhammer Fest – Contrast paints, Chaos Knights, and more! Also, hobby progress and your listener mail!
Link: The Midwest Conquest 2019

The Datasheet Doctors continue with their second set of cases – the unloved units in the Chaos Space Marines codex! Can these units be rehabilitated? Will chaos marks ever have a game mechanic again? Is there any saving Mutilators and their ugly models? It’s a tricky set of cases, to be sure, but we’re up to the challenge! Also, news and new releases, hobby progress, and your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2019/05/05/episode-194-datasheet-doctors-chaos-space-marines/feed/0The Datasheet Doctors continue with their second set of cases – the unloved units in the Chaos Space Marines codex! Can these units be rehabilitated? Will chaos marks ever have […]
The Datasheet Doctors continue with their second set of cases – the unloved units in the Chaos Space Marines codex! Can these units be rehabilitated? Will chaos marks ever have a game mechanic again? Is there any saving Mutilators and their ugly models? It’s a tricky set of cases, to be sure, but we’re up to the challenge! Also, news and new releases, hobby progress, and your listener mail!
Link: The Midwest Conquest 2019

A few months back, we asked our listeners a question – what units don’t make the table because they’re just not quite working the way they should? In this episode, we’ve started working through the results and take a look at some units that you wish would make a return to the table top if someone could just cure their ills, starting with the Space Marines. We debate diagnoses and collaborate about cures for a few key units in that codex that just need to be a bit better. Also, news and new releases – including the return of Slaanesh models – and your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2019/04/14/episode-193-datasheet-doctors-adeptus-astartes/feed/0A few months back, we asked our listeners a question – what units don’t make the table because they’re just not quite working the way they should? In this episode, […]
A few months back, we asked our listeners a question – what units don’t make the table because they’re just not quite working the way they should? In this episode, we’ve started working through the results and take a look at some units that you wish would make a return to the table top if someone could just cure their ills, starting with the Space Marines. We debate diagnoses and collaborate about cures for a few key units in that codex that just need to be a bit better. Also, news and new releases – including the return of Slaanesh models – and your listener mail!
Link: The Midwest Conquest 2019

Games Workshop just dumped a crusade’s worth of Chaos releases on us, and it’s time to take a look! Vigilus is on fire, Abaddon has shown up to ratchet up the destruction, and he’s brought a lot of new toys and models with him. So, between Shadowspear, Vigilus Ablaze, and the surprise 2.0 release of the CSM codex, how do these new options stack up? Is that new gatling gun worth it for havocs? How much do Obliterators really cost now? Are Chaos Renegades worth playing now? And just what books do you really need to get all the rules? Also, news and new releases, hobby progress, and your listener mail. We’ve shifted formats a little to try to keep the episodes coming on a timely basis, but all that Preferred Enemies content is there, and now 100% error free!*

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2019/03/30/episode-192-a-cornucopia-of-chaos/feed/0Games Workshop just dumped a crusade’s worth of Chaos releases on us, and it’s time to take a look! Vigilus is on fire, Abaddon has shown up to ratchet up […]
Games Workshop just dumped a crusade’s worth of Chaos releases on us, and it’s time to take a look! Vigilus is on fire, Abaddon has shown up to ratchet up the destruction, and he’s brought a lot of new toys and models with him. So, between Shadowspear, Vigilus Ablaze, and the surprise 2.0 release of the CSM codex, how do these new options stack up? Is that new gatling gun worth it for havocs? How much do Obliterators really cost now? Are Chaos Renegades worth playing now? And just what books do you really need to get all the rules? Also, news and new releases, hobby progress, and your listener mail. We’ve shifted formats a little to try to keep the episodes coming on a timely basis, but all that Preferred Enemies content is there, and now 100% error free!*
* Some restrictions may apply.
Link: The Midwest Conquest 2019

Winter has taken its toll on our hosts, but the plans of the great Patriarch demand we push onwards! That’s right – this episode is our dive into the Genestealer Cults codex. This codex – the first to arrive with extra tokens and a measuring stick – takes how the cults played up until now and turns it on its head. So, what do we think of this new Cult Ambush mechanic? And what about all the new characters the army has available? And how does it manage to bring in Astra Militarum detachments and stay remotely balanced? Also, our take on the new Abaddon model, Dennis’s almost-a-Carl Adeptus Custodes purchase at the Warhammer Citadel, and your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2019/03/15/episode-191-the-day-of-ascension-is-nigh/feed/0Winter has taken its toll on our hosts, but the plans of the great Patriarch demand we push onwards! That’s right – this episode is our dive into the Genestealer […]
Winter has taken its toll on our hosts, but the plans of the great Patriarch demand we push onwards! That’s right – this episode is our dive into the Genestealer Cults codex. This codex – the first to arrive with extra tokens and a measuring stick – takes how the cults played up until now and turns it on its head. So, what do we think of this new Cult Ambush mechanic? And what about all the new characters the army has available? And how does it manage to bring in Astra Militarum detachments and stay remotely balanced? Also, our take on the new Abaddon model, Dennis’s almost-a-Carl Adeptus Custodes purchase at the Warhammer Citadel, and your listener mail!
Link: The Midwest Conquest 2019

Another year has gone by, and Kevin returns to the Las Vegas Open to see the sights and play the (friendly) games! Flying solo this time, our intrepid host talks about his experiences at the 2019 Las Vegas Open, including the new releases teased by GW, his Forge World indulgences, his painting classes, the always-excellent media panels, and how his games went at the LVO Friendly! In the second part of the show, he’s joined by friend of the show and organizer of the Iron Halo GT Jason Horn to get a judge’s-eye view of the competitive side of the game, including a look at the new ITC Code of Conduct in action. It’s a short episode – no listener mail or hobby progress until this Beast of Nurgle stops using Rob as a chew toy – but huge props to Kevin to getting us his coverage!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2019/02/24/episode-190-the-las-vegas-open-2019/feed/0Another year has gone by, and Kevin returns to the Las Vegas Open to see the sights and play the (friendly) games! Flying solo this time, our intrepid host talks […]
Another year has gone by, and Kevin returns to the Las Vegas Open to see the sights and play the (friendly) games! Flying solo this time, our intrepid host talks about his experiences at the 2019 Las Vegas Open, including the new releases teased by GW, his Forge World indulgences, his painting classes, the always-excellent media panels, and how his games went at the LVO Friendly! In the second part of the show, he’s joined by friend of the show and organizer of the Iron Halo GT Jason Horn to get a judge’s-eye view of the competitive side of the game, including a look at the new ITC Code of Conduct in action. It’s a short episode – no listener mail or hobby progress until this Beast of Nurgle stops using Rob as a chew toy – but huge props to Kevin to getting us his coverage!
Link: The Midwest Conquest 2019

It’s time for a big ol’ city fight! In this episode, we unbox and review the new Urban Conquest set. Has GW finally found the way to make campaign management easy? Between the cards and stickers and the giant plastic pocket sheet, is there finally a way to make a map campaign without a ton of prep work? And how does it actually run? And will 40K Colorforms ever be a thing? Also, news and a suprisingly busy new releases segment, our hobby progress, and your listener mail! Come for the 40K Funko Pops, stay for the worst game of Clue ever!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2019/02/07/episode-189-urban-conquest/feed/0It’s time for a big ol’ city fight! In this episode, we unbox and review the new Urban Conquest set. Has GW finally found the way to make campaign management […]
It’s time for a big ol’ city fight! In this episode, we unbox and review the new Urban Conquest set. Has GW finally found the way to make campaign management easy? Between the cards and stickers and the giant plastic pocket sheet, is there finally a way to make a map campaign without a ton of prep work? And how does it actually run? And will 40K Colorforms ever be a thing? Also, news and a suprisingly busy new releases segment, our hobby progress, and your listener mail! Come for the 40K Funko Pops, stay for the worst game of Clue ever!
Link: The Midwest Conquest 2019

On our first look at Imperial Knights in 8th Edition, we only managed to briefly touch on houses, stratagems, and relics – and as the past few months have shown, those are critical parts of that particular codex! That means it’s time to take another look at the Questor Imperialis. What Knights are we seeing on the table, how are they being run, and what stratagems are powering their success on the tabletop? And perhaps more importantly – what can you do about them? We also look at the releases from the New Year’s Open Day, answer your listener mail, and reiterate our love for all 40K factions.

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2019/01/21/episode-188-imperial-knights-2-titanic-boogaloo/feed/0On our first look at Imperial Knights in 8th Edition, we only managed to briefly touch on houses, stratagems, and relics – and as the past few months have shown, […]
On our first look at Imperial Knights in 8th Edition, we only managed to briefly touch on houses, stratagems, and relics – and as the past few months have shown, those are critical parts of that particular codex! That means it’s time to take another look at the Questor Imperialis. What Knights are we seeing on the table, how are they being run, and what stratagems are powering their success on the tabletop? And perhaps more importantly – what can you do about them? We also look at the releases from the New Year’s Open Day, answer your listener mail, and reiterate our love for all 40K factions.
Link: The Midwest Conquest 2019

It’s the end of another year, and that means it’s time to look back at the year that was and look forward to the year that will be! After playing our annual Preferred Enemies battle-of-the-hosts, we take a second look at Chapter Approved 2018, including a deeper dive into the new Maelstrom missions and the new (old) deployment format, and another look at the Adepta Sororitas beta codex. We also talk about our most and least favorite 40K things of the past year, and what we hope to see in 2019. All that, your listener mail, and 20 duck-sized Abaddons!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2019/01/06/episode-187-goodbye-2018-hello-2019/feed/0It’s the end of another year, and that means it’s time to look back at the year that was and look forward to the year that will be! After playing […]

It’s the end of another year, and that means it’s time to look back at the year that was and look forward to the year that will be! After playing our annual Preferred Enemies battle-of-the-hosts, we take a second look at Chapter Approved 2018, including a deeper dive into the new Maelstrom missions and the new (old) deployment format, and another look at the Adepta Sororitas beta codex. We also talk about our most and least favorite 40K things of the past year, and what we hope to see in 2019. All that, your listener mail, and 20 duck-sized Abaddons!

It’s time for our new December 40K tradition – the reading of the latest year’s Chapter Approved! For a second year in a row, GW has updated the 40K environment with a book of new missions, play variants, and point values. But that’s not all! We also get our first beta codex for the Adepta Sororitas, and the return of The Eight to the Tau. A book like this is sure to shake things up – so what’s our take on it? What do we like, what do we not? Should Looted Wagons be legal outside Open Play? What would we want to borrow from Cities of Death? How about those new mission rules? Does the new Acts of Faith system actually work? And will updated point costs change what we see on the table? Also, we take a side trip to look into the first campaign book of 8th Edition, Vigilus Defiant, and examine what it brings to the narrative and matched play landscapes. All that, and your listener mail, too!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/12/23/episode-186-chapter-approved-2018/feed/0It’s time for our new December 40K tradition – the reading of the latest year’s Chapter Approved! For a second year in a row, GW has updated the 40K environment […]
It’s time for our new December 40K tradition – the reading of the latest year’s Chapter Approved! For a second year in a row, GW has updated the 40K environment with a book of new missions, play variants, and point values. But that’s not all! We also get our first beta codex for the Adepta Sororitas, and the return of The Eight to the Tau. A book like this is sure to shake things up – so what’s our take on it? What do we like, what do we not? Should Looted Wagons be legal outside Open Play? What would we want to borrow from Cities of Death? How about those new mission rules? Does the new Acts of Faith system actually work? And will updated point costs change what we see on the table? Also, we take a side trip to look into the first campaign book of 8th Edition, Vigilus Defiant, and examine what it brings to the narrative and matched play landscapes. All that, and your listener mail, too!
Link: The Midwest Conquest 2019

Orktober has passed, Nobvember is done, and now it’s Dakkacember! What does it mean? It’s time for us to look at Codex: Orks! The green tide rolls into 8th edition with the full codex treatment, and it lands having already won a major tournament. So, how do the bosses and their boys stack up in this edition? Are they still the angry fungus among us? Are Morkanauts worth taking again? And is the Grot Shield as powerful as people think? We dig into all of this and more! Also, a look into what came out of the Vigilus Weekender, a bit of “backwards” hobby progress, and your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/12/09/episode-185-all-this-and-world-waagh-too/feed/0Orktober has passed, Nobvember is done, and now it’s Dakkacember! What does it mean? It’s time for us to look at Codex: Orks! The green tide rolls into 8th edition […]
Orktober has passed, Nobvember is done, and now it’s Dakkacember! What does it mean? It’s time for us to look at Codex: Orks! The green tide rolls into 8th edition with the full codex treatment, and it lands having already won a major tournament. So, how do the bosses and their boys stack up in this edition? Are they still the angry fungus among us? Are Morkanauts worth taking again? And is the Grot Shield as powerful as people think? We dig into all of this and more! Also, a look into what came out of the Vigilus Weekender, a bit of “backwards” hobby progress, and your listener mail!
Link: The Midwest Conquest 2019

It’s November and just about Thanksgiving here in the US, and that can only mean one thing for the Preferred Enemies crew – we were at the Renegade Open! This year, we did things a bit differently and didn’t play in the main competitive event, instead focusing on the Team and Friendly events. However, we didn’t leave you hanging – we’re joined by Jason Horn of the Iron Halo, who provided streaming coverage for the GT! From how Kevin and Rob did in the team tournament – inlcuding why you should never overwatch with an overcharged plasma pistol – to the Knight Joust – where Kevin defended his title as the reigning champion – to how Richard and Rob did in the Friendly tournament – including talk of cursed jerseys and good karma – we’ve got a lot to discuss! Also, in news and new releases, we delve into the depths of Blackstone Fortress. All this, and announcing next year’s Midwest Conquest, too!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/11/21/episode-184-the-renegade-open-2018/feed/0It’s November and just about Thanksgiving here in the US, and that can only mean one thing for the Preferred Enemies crew – we were at the Renegade Open! This […]
It’s November and just about Thanksgiving here in the US, and that can only mean one thing for the Preferred Enemies crew – we were at the Renegade Open! This year, we did things a bit differently and didn’t play in the main competitive event, instead focusing on the Team and Friendly events. However, we didn’t leave you hanging – we’re joined by Jason Horn of the Iron Halo, who provided streaming coverage for the GT! From how Kevin and Rob did in the team tournament – inlcuding why you should never overwatch with an overcharged plasma pistol – to the Knight Joust – where Kevin defended his title as the reigning champion – to how Richard and Rob did in the Friendly tournament – including talk of cursed jerseys and good karma – we’ve got a lot to discuss! Also, in news and new releases, we delve into the depths of Blackstone Fortress. All this, and announcing next year’s Midwest Conquest, too!
Link: The Midwest Conquest 2019

We’re back with some double-action goodness! In the first section, we talk about the second Big FAQ. New reserves rules, changes to command point regeneration, a change to flying units, and more – how do we feel that these changes will affect the game? Are there big winners and losers, or any collateral damage from the new rules? Then, in our second part, we’re joined by hobby guru Alex Hunt for our second hobby-centric episode. This time, he walks us through the ins and outs of airbrushing – what tools to buy, how to mix your paints, how to use your compressor, and just what you can do with your kit. If you’ve ever thought of getting an airbrush, but have been intimidated by all that’s involved, or if you just started using one and want to learn what else you can do, this is the episode for you! All this, and your listener mail, too!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/11/06/episode-183-hobby-201-with-alex-hunt/feed/0We’re back with some double-action goodness! In the first section, we talk about the second Big FAQ. New reserves rules, changes to command point regeneration, a change to flying units, […]
We’re back with some double-action goodness! In the first section, we talk about the second Big FAQ. New reserves rules, changes to command point regeneration, a change to flying units, and more – how do we feel that these changes will affect the game? Are there big winners and losers, or any collateral damage from the new rules? Then, in our second part, we’re joined by hobby guru Alex Hunt for our second hobby-centric episode. This time, he walks us through the ins and outs of airbrushing – what tools to buy, how to mix your paints, how to use your compressor, and just what you can do with your kit. If you’ve ever thought of getting an airbrush, but have been intimidated by all that’s involved, or if you just started using one and want to learn what else you can do, this is the episode for you! All this, and your listener mail, too!
Link: Masters Air Brush Kit with Compressor on Amazon

The 2018 Iron Halo GT is over, the games have been played, the awards have been handed out, and that means it’s time to get everyone together to talk about it! Once again, we record a conversation between 4 different 40K groups. We’re joined by Bam-Bam and Matt from the Flying Monkeys Wargaming podcast, PeteyPab from Frontline Gaming and the Chapter Tactics podcast, and our perennial guest and official Fifth Chair, David Arimond of the Renegade Open. We discuss our games played, the very special award that Dennis won, Bam-Bam and Pablo’s experiences with streaming games, how the new FAQ would have shaken up the field, and the path of redemption for one (in)famous wargamer.

Oh, and pardon the sound quality – we’re recording in a pizza restaurant all gathered around our Blue Yeti.

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/10/15/episode-182-the-great-iron-halo-gt-group-gathering-2018/feed/0The 2018 Iron Halo GT is over, the games have been played, the awards have been handed out, and that means it’s time to get everyone together to talk about […]
The 2018 Iron Halo GT is over, the games have been played, the awards have been handed out, and that means it’s time to get everyone together to talk about it! Once again, we record a conversation between 4 different 40K groups. We’re joined by Bam-Bam and Matt from the Flying Monkeys Wargaming podcast, PeteyPab from Frontline Gaming and the Chapter Tactics podcast, and our perennial guest and official Fifth Chair, David Arimond of the Renegade Open. We discuss our games played, the very special award that Dennis won, Bam-Bam and Pablo’s experiences with streaming games, how the new FAQ would have shaken up the field, and the path of redemption for one (in)famous wargamer.
Oh, and pardon the sound quality – we’re recording in a pizza restaurant all gathered around our Blue Yeti. 🙂
Link: The Iron Halo GT

We return to codex reviews with one that slipped through the cracks for a bit – the Dark Angels! We even tagged in a friend of ours – Nathan Dampf, winner of the Best Theme award at the LVO 2018 Friendly and long-time Dark Angels player – to help us take a look into the First Legion and decipher their secrets. Azrael bricks, Sammael shenanigans, Dark Talon tricks, and an unlikely alliance with the Space Wolves are just a few of the topics we cover in this episode. Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, an Eldar list review, our hobby progress, and more!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/10/01/episode-181-the-unforgiven/feed/0We return to codex reviews with one that slipped through the cracks for a bit – the Dark Angels! We even tagged in a friend of ours – Nathan Dampf, […]
We return to codex reviews with one that slipped through the cracks for a bit – the Dark Angels! We even tagged in a friend of ours – Nathan Dampf, winner of the Best Theme award at the LVO 2018 Friendly and long-time Dark Angels player – to help us take a look into the First Legion and decipher their secrets. Azrael bricks, Sammael shenanigans, Dark Talon tricks, and an unlikely alliance with the Space Wolves are just a few of the topics we cover in this episode. Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, an Eldar list review, our hobby progress, and more!
Link: Nathan on Instagram

We take a break from normal topics to discuss three recent happenings. First, Dennis talks about his trip to the brand-new Warhammer Citadel in Grapevine, Texas. Is it the US version of Warhammer World, just a really big GW shop, or something else entirely? And why won’t the Squats stay on the wall? Then, we talk about the recent changes to how Forge World prices and ships things and the backlash that ensued. What is good and bad about local pricing and shipping, and what can you do about it? Finally, Rob recounts his experiences in the Siegeworld Apocalypse game in St. Louis, Missouri. Titans abound, things die in droves, and Piranhas are thrown like frisbees! All this, news and new releases, hobby progress, and your listener mail – including our first Kill Team questions and the return of list reviews!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/09/13/episode-180-the-citadel-the-forge-and-the-siege/feed/0We take a break from normal topics to discuss three recent happenings. First, Dennis talks about his trip to the brand-new Warhammer Citadel in Grapevine, Texas. Is it the US […]
We take a break from normal topics to discuss three recent happenings. First, Dennis talks about his trip to the brand-new Warhammer Citadel in Grapevine, Texas. Is it the US version of Warhammer World, just a really big GW shop, or something else entirely? And why won’t the Squats stay on the wall? Then, we talk about the recent changes to how Forge World prices and ships things and the backlash that ensued. What is good and bad about local pricing and shipping, and what can you do about it? Finally, Rob recounts his experiences in the Siegeworld Apocalypse game in St. Louis, Missouri. Titans abound, things die in droves, and Piranhas are thrown like frisbees! All this, news and new releases, hobby progress, and your listener mail – including our first Kill Team questions and the return of list reviews!
Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon

The Wolftime is almost upon us, according to the runes, and that means it’s time for our review of the brand-new Space Wolves codex! In this episode, we’ll be digging into Codex: Space Wolves and trying to figure out what makes them tick – or howl, as the case may be. How do these most-unique Space Marine derivatives hold up, and what do they have that sets them apart from the rest of the pack? And just how do you pronounce “Vlka Fenryka”? All this, as well as a long list of new releases and an even longer list of listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/09/01/episode-179-and-out-come-the-wolves/feed/0The Wolftime is almost upon us, according to the runes, and that means it’s time for our review of the brand-new Space Wolves codex! In this episode, we’ll be digging […]
The Wolftime is almost upon us, according to the runes, and that means it’s time for our review of the brand-new Space Wolves codex! In this episode, we’ll be digging into Codex: Space Wolves and trying to figure out what makes them tick – or howl, as the case may be. How do these most-unique Space Marine derivatives hold up, and what do they have that sets them apart from the rest of the pack? And just how do you pronounce “Vlka Fenryka”? All this, as well as a long list of new releases and an even longer list of listener mail!
Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon

It’s time to take a brief break from codex reviews to take a look at the current 40K landscape. From an unexpected Death Guard victory at the Bay Area Open, to how the ITC Champs missions affect list building, to the current command point battery battalion issues, we have one big, meandering conversation about our thoughts and experiences with the competitive 40K environment. Also, more on Kill Team releases, hobby progress, and your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/08/07/episode-178-the-state-of-the-game/feed/0It’s time to take a brief break from codex reviews to take a look at the current 40K landscape. From an unexpected Death Guard victory at the Bay Area Open, […]
It’s time to take a brief break from codex reviews to take a look at the current 40K landscape. From an unexpected Death Guard victory at the Bay Area Open, to how the ITC Champs missions affect list building, to the current command point battery battalion issues, we have one big, meandering conversation about our thoughts and experiences with the competitive 40K environment. Also, more on Kill Team releases, hobby progress, and your listener mail!
Link: Meta Events tournament, Battle, East Sussex on Sep. 1st

Our Codex cavalcade continues, and this time it’s the killer clowns from the webway, the Harlequins! This elite Eldar assault army may not have many unit options, but they’ve got a bag full of tricks for getting what they have into the enemy’s face. They’re a glass blender, and we look at all the shiny, sharp pieces. Also, in our news and new releases section, we talk about the new Kill Team release! We’ve had a chance to play around with it, and we give you our rundown of how it plays and our initial impressions (as well as our impressions of the new terrain). All this, your listener mail, and hobby progress too!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/07/23/episode-177-kill-team-clowns-from-outer-space/feed/0Our Codex cavalcade continues, and this time it’s the killer clowns from the webway, the Harlequins! This elite Eldar assault army may not have many unit options, but they’ve got […]
Our Codex cavalcade continues, and this time it’s the killer clowns from the webway, the Harlequins! This elite Eldar assault army may not have many unit options, but they’ve got a bag full of tricks for getting what they have into the enemy’s face. They’re a glass blender, and we look at all the shiny, sharp pieces. Also, in our news and new releases section, we talk about the new Kill Team release! We’ve had a chance to play around with it, and we give you our rundown of how it plays and our initial impressions (as well as our impressions of the new terrain). All this, your listener mail, and hobby progress too!
Link: Nova Open Charitable Foundation

The codexes keep coming, and this time it’s our look at the new Imperial Knights book! Knights have gone from being a two-trick pony book in its first iteration to finally looking like a full-fledged army. How do the new options stack up? From the little Armigers to the hulking Dominus-pattern Knights, do they have the tools to succeed on the table? How does it feel like GW intends this army to be played? And should you look at Freeblades as well? Don’t worry – we fit the Renegade Knight index in there as well! All this, as well as new releases, hobby progress, and your listener mail (including three list-related letters)!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/07/10/episode-176-all-knights-big-and-small/feed/0The codexes keep coming, and this time it’s our look at the new Imperial Knights book! Knights have gone from being a two-trick pony book in its first iteration to […]
The codexes keep coming, and this time it’s our look at the new Imperial Knights book! Knights have gone from being a two-trick pony book in its first iteration to finally looking like a full-fledged army. How do the new options stack up? From the little Armigers to the hulking Dominus-pattern Knights, do they have the tools to succeed on the table? How does it feel like GW intends this army to be played? And should you look at Freeblades as well? Don’t worry – we fit the Renegade Knight index in there as well! All this, as well as new releases, hobby progress, and your listener mail (including three list-related letters)!

We’re getting back into the groove with codex reviews, and this time it’s on to the militant arm of the Ordo Xenos – the Deathwatch! The Men in Black return to deal with the many alien races that plague the Imperium, and they bring some new toys and tricks along this time. Do the addition of Primaris Marines and the return of Mission Tactics provide enough flexibility to elevate this army beyond its state in the Index? Is this the best possible version of Primaris Marines? And will this army be able to hang on its own, or will it be relegated to ally status? Also, the return of news and new release discussion, hobby progress, and your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/06/21/episode-175-best-of-the-best-of-the-best/feed/0We’re getting back into the groove with codex reviews, and this time it’s on to the militant arm of the Ordo Xenos – the Deathwatch! The Men in Black return […]
We’re getting back into the groove with codex reviews, and this time it’s on to the militant arm of the Ordo Xenos – the Deathwatch! The Men in Black return to deal with the many alien races that plague the Imperium, and they bring some new toys and tricks along this time. Do the addition of Primaris Marines and the return of Mission Tactics provide enough flexibility to elevate this army beyond its state in the Index? Is this the best possible version of Primaris Marines? And will this army be able to hang on its own, or will it be relegated to ally status? Also, the return of news and new release discussion, hobby progress, and your listener mail!
Link: Mycellus Crusade Facebook Page

What’s kept us busy this last month? It was this – the 2018 Midwest Conquest GT! With another large tournament under our belts, we look back at who won, what worked, what didn’t, and what we’d adjust for next year. For this discussion, we’re joined by Andrew Tiegs and PE fifth chair Dave Arimond from the Renegade Open. For a short episode, we cover a lot of ground – what longer rounds did for the game, how the Big FAQ changed the environment, the lessons we can learn from the London GT, and how to retool 7th Edition terrain for 8th Edition. Also, small games with Combat Patrol, and Knight Joust craziness! If you’re looking for our standard show sections, don’t worry – they’ll be back in two weeks!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/06/10/episode-174-the-midwest-conquest-gt-2018/feed/0What’s kept us busy this last month? It was this – the 2018 Midwest Conquest GT! With another large tournament under our belts, we look back at who won, what […]
What’s kept us busy this last month? It was this – the 2018 Midwest Conquest GT! With another large tournament under our belts, we look back at who won, what worked, what didn’t, and what we’d adjust for next year. For this discussion, we’re joined by Andrew Tiegs and PE fifth chair Dave Arimond from the Renegade Open. For a short episode, we cover a lot of ground – what longer rounds did for the game, how the Big FAQ changed the environment, the lessons we can learn from the London GT, and how to retool 7th Edition terrain for 8th Edition. Also, small games with Combat Patrol, and Knight Joust craziness! If you’re looking for our standard show sections, don’t worry – they’ll be back in two weeks!
Link: Renegade Open 2018

It’s time to get back to get back to codex reviews, and this time we delve into elves! The Drukhari (the Army Formerly Known as Dark Eldar) are now out of Index 40K and into Codex 40K, and with them they bring a lot of new evil tricks. How does this army change up the rules for army construction? Do three very disparate army sections work together as a greater whole? And is there a reason to ever be anything other than the Kabal of the Black Heart? We look at this as and more we dig through the monsters that are the Aeldari of Commorragh. Also, your listener mail, including 3 army list reviews and a couple of requests for your take on some Unpopular Opinions! It’s nearly 4 hours of 40K talk!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/05/08/episode-173-horror-movie-space-elves/feed/0It’s time to get back to get back to codex reviews, and this time we delve into elves! The Drukhari (the Army Formerly Known as Dark Eldar) are now out […]
It’s time to get back to get back to codex reviews, and this time we delve into elves! The Drukhari (the Army Formerly Known as Dark Eldar) are now out of Index 40K and into Codex 40K, and with them they bring a lot of new evil tricks. How does this army change up the rules for army construction? Do three very disparate army sections work together as a greater whole? And is there a reason to ever be anything other than the Kabal of the Black Heart? We look at this as and more we dig through the monsters that are the Aeldari of Commorragh. Also, your listener mail, including 3 army list reviews and a couple of requests for your take on some Unpopular Opinions! It’s nearly 4 hours of 40K talk!
Link: Midwest Conquest 2018

We’re back, and just in time – the first promised Big FAQ has finally hit, and does it live up to its name! Finalized beta rules, new beta rules, changes to command points, army building restrictions, and more – it’s a lot to take in, so we devote this episode to taking a look at what it brings to the gaming table. Also, your listener mail, our hobby progress, and Midwest Conquest updates!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/04/24/episode-172-the-big-faq-1/feed/0We’re back, and just in time – the first promised Big FAQ has finally hit, and does it live up to its name! Finalized beta rules, new beta rules, changes […]
We’re back, and just in time – the first promised Big FAQ has finally hit, and does it live up to its name! Finalized beta rules, new beta rules, changes to command points, army building restrictions, and more – it’s a lot to take in, so we devote this episode to taking a look at what it brings to the gaming table. Also, your listener mail, our hobby progress, and Midwest Conquest updates!
Link: Midwest Conquest 2018

What do you do when you only have two hosts available? You grab two fantastic painters and you talk hobby! On this episode, we’re joined by Alex Hunt and Danny Holwerda, two great painters (and great friends) to talk about how to get started painting your army. From cleaning mold lines to sealing your models and every step in between, they take us through the process, share some of the tricks they’ve learned along the way, and hopefully debunk some myths and fears about getting your army tabletop-ready. Also, Rob and Kevin talk about all the news out of both GAMA and Adepticon and all the new releases coming our way. All that, and your listener mail, too!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/04/03/episode-171-hobby-101-with-alex-and-danny/feed/0What do you do when you only have two hosts available? You grab two fantastic painters and you talk hobby! On this episode, we’re joined by Alex Hunt and Danny […]
What do you do when you only have two hosts available? You grab two fantastic painters and you talk hobby! On this episode, we’re joined by Alex Hunt and Danny Holwerda, two great painters (and great friends) to talk about how to get started painting your army. From cleaning mold lines to sealing your models and every step in between, they take us through the process, share some of the tricks they’ve learned along the way, and hopefully debunk some myths and fears about getting your army tabletop-ready. Also, Rob and Kevin talk about all the news out of both GAMA and Adepticon and all the new releases coming our way. All that, and your listener mail, too!
Link: Midwest Conquest 2018

After a flurry of Imperium and Chaos codexes, it’s time to focus on the eastern fringes of the galaxy as we look at the new T’au Empire codex. Everyone’s favorite technologically-advanced blue aliens return with updated rules; so, what’s changed for them since the end of the Damocles campaign? Are Riptides worth taking again? Will the new Sept tenets change how armies play? Are there any killer stratagems? Is a holographic Aun’va as good as the real thing? And what really did happen with the Fourth Sphere Expansion? We look at all this and more in our look at the new T’au book. Also, we talk with Brian “Bam Bam” Hunter of the Flying Monkey Con and podcast about what’s coming up with their event this summer. All this, news and new release discussion, and your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/03/19/episode-170-the-greater-good/feed/0After a flurry of Imperium and Chaos codexes, it’s time to focus on the eastern fringes of the galaxy as we look at the new T’au Empire codex. Everyone’s favorite […]
After a flurry of Imperium and Chaos codexes, it’s time to focus on the eastern fringes of the galaxy as we look at the new T’au Empire codex. Everyone’s favorite technologically-advanced blue aliens return with updated rules; so, what’s changed for them since the end of the Damocles campaign? Are Riptides worth taking again? Will the new Sept tenets change how armies play? Are there any killer stratagems? Is a holographic Aun’va as good as the real thing? And what really did happen with the Fourth Sphere Expansion? We look at all this and more in our look at the new T’au book. Also, we talk with Brian “Bam Bam” Hunter of the Flying Monkey Con and podcast about what’s coming up with their event this summer. All this, news and new release discussion, and your listener mail!
Link: Midwest Conquest 2018

It’s time to get back to codex reviews, and this time we’re taking a look at the Blood Angels, everyone’s favorite superhuman space vampires. What makes these red-armored marines different from, say, Ultramarines or Dark Angels? Is it merely the blood drop motifs, their love of jump packs, or their propensity of sculpting nipples on everything? Or is it the Flaw that makes them invariably go insane in a frenzy of genetically-remembered death? In this episode, we dig into the Sons of Sanguinius and look at what makes this army distinct in both the fluff and on the tabletop, from their units to their strategems to their bloody psychic powers. Also, news and new releases (it’s a slow news week!), our hobby progress, and your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/03/04/episode-169-the-sons-of-sanguinius/feed/0It’s time to get back to codex reviews, and this time we’re taking a look at the Blood Angels, everyone’s favorite superhuman space vampires. What makes these red-armored marines different […]
It’s time to get back to codex reviews, and this time we’re taking a look at the Blood Angels, everyone’s favorite superhuman space vampires. What makes these red-armored marines different from, say, Ultramarines or Dark Angels? Is it merely the blood drop motifs, their love of jump packs, or their propensity of sculpting nipples on everything? Or is it the Flaw that makes them invariably go insane in a frenzy of genetically-remembered death? In this episode, we dig into the Sons of Sanguinius and look at what makes this army distinct in both the fluff and on the tabletop, from their units to their strategems to their bloody psychic powers. Also, news and new releases (it’s a slow news week!), our hobby progress, and your listener mail!
Link: Midwest Conquest 2018

We focus a lot on generalship and winning games, but what about the other aspects of the game, such as painting and sportsmanship? With the happenings at LVO – both with the Friendly and in the Championships – fresh in our minds, we decided it was time to have a talk about these “softer” elements of the tournament scene. From scoring sportsmanship to penalizing unfinished games to chess clocks to having more friendly events, we talk about some of the issues and solutions for dealing with these aspects of the game, and what they mean not just for the large events, but also the local RTTs. Also, news and new releases (Dennis can stop asking for Squats!), hobby progress (Rob reviews an awesome paint remover), and your listener mail (including two list reviews!).

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/02/19/episode-168-talking-about-soft-scores/feed/0We focus a lot on generalship and winning games, but what about the other aspects of the game, such as painting and sportsmanship? With the happenings at LVO – both […]
We focus a lot on generalship and winning games, but what about the other aspects of the game, such as painting and sportsmanship? With the happenings at LVO – both with the Friendly and in the Championships – fresh in our minds, we decided it was time to have a talk about these “softer” elements of the tournament scene. From scoring sportsmanship to penalizing unfinished games to chess clocks to having more friendly events, we talk about some of the issues and solutions for dealing with these aspects of the game, and what they mean not just for the large events, but also the local RTTs. Also, news and new releases (Dennis can stop asking for Squats!), hobby progress (Rob reviews an awesome paint remover), and your listener mail (including two list reviews!).
Link: Midwest Conquest 2018

Kevin and Rob leave the studio and head to Las Vegas to attend the Las Vegas Open 2018! It’s our first trip to the LVO, and we talk about our experiences at our first huge wargaming convention. From the reveals on Thursday about the upcoming codexes, to the seminars we attended on Friday, to the games we played on Saturday and Sunday as part of the LVO Friendly Tournament, we give you our impressions of this event at the end of the ITC season. Enjoy!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/02/04/episode-167-the-las-vegas-open-2018/feed/0Kevin and Rob leave the studio and head to Las Vegas to attend the Las Vegas Open 2018! It’s our first trip to the LVO, and we talk about our […]
Kevin and Rob leave the studio and head to Las Vegas to attend the Las Vegas Open 2018! It’s our first trip to the LVO, and we talk about our experiences at our first huge wargaming convention. From the reveals on Thursday about the upcoming codexes, to the seminars we attended on Friday, to the games we played on Saturday and Sunday as part of the LVO Friendly Tournament, we give you our impressions of this event at the end of the ITC season. Enjoy!
Link: Midwest Conquest 2018

It’s a new year, and it’s already started with a new set of codex releases! This time, we’re taking a look at the new Chaos Daemons codex. As GW takes the denizens of the warp from Index to Codex, what’s changed? Who are all these new Herald variants? How do the new Nurgle units fit in? And where did all the Slaanesh stuff go? Also, we give our first impressions of the new Adeptus Custodes codex – how do we think this most elite of the elite armies will stand up? As always, we’ve got your listener mail, as well as a couple of Midwest Conquest updates!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/01/25/episode-166-blood-trickery-decay-and-desire/feed/2It’s a new year, and it’s already started with a new set of codex releases! This time, we’re taking a look at the new Chaos Daemons codex. As GW takes […]
It’s a new year, and it’s already started with a new set of codex releases! This time, we’re taking a look at the new Chaos Daemons codex. As GW takes the denizens of the warp from Index to Codex, what’s changed? Who are all these new Herald variants? How do the new Nurgle units fit in? And where did all the Slaanesh stuff go? Also, we give our first impressions of the new Adeptus Custodes codex – how do we think this most elite of the elite armies will stand up? As always, we’ve got your listener mail, as well as a couple of Midwest Conquest updates!
Link: Midwest Conquest 2018

The new year is here! In our last episode, we looked back at the year that was 2017 and the new edition. This time, we look ahead and give our 2018 wishlists! What do we want to see coming down the pipes? What trends, what directions, and what kits would we like to see coming? Also, while we skip listener mail this time (it’s only been a week since our last episode), we talk about the games we played in our annual New Year’s Army Swap-a-Thon! 12 armies, 4 hosts, 6 games, and 1 Open War deck. Shenanigans ensue, lessons are learned, and much fun is had by all!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2018/01/07/episode-165-looking-ahead-to-2018/feed/0The new year is here! In our last episode, we looked back at the year that was 2017 and the new edition. This time, we look ahead and give our […]
The new year is here! In our last episode, we looked back at the year that was 2017 and the new edition. This time, we look ahead and give our 2018 wishlists! What do we want to see coming down the pipes? What trends, what directions, and what kits would we like to see coming? Also, while we skip listener mail this time (it’s only been a week since our last episode), we talk about the games we played in our annual New Year’s Army Swap-a-Thon! 12 armies, 4 hosts, 6 games, and 1 Open War deck. Shenanigans ensue, lessons are learned, and much fun is had by all!
Link: Midwest Conquest 2018

The latest edition of Warhammer 40K is now six months old, and this edition came with a lot of promises. Simpler rules, faster games, more ways to play – GW set some lofty goals for 8th Edition. Now, six months in, have they delivered? How is that balance shaking out? Are games faster? Are rules simpler? And how well have they stuck with the challenge of creating and managing a living rules set? As we wrap up 2017, we take a look back at the last six months and talk about how the game has played out so far. Also, news and new releases – including the new FAQ announcements – and your listener mail, as well as talking about a couple of special games with listeners!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/12/24/episode-164-8th-edition-six-months-in/feed/5The latest edition of Warhammer 40K is now six months old, and this edition came with a lot of promises. Simpler rules, faster games, more ways to play – GW […]
The latest edition of Warhammer 40K is now six months old, and this edition came with a lot of promises. Simpler rules, faster games, more ways to play – GW set some lofty goals for 8th Edition. Now, six months in, have they delivered? How is that balance shaking out? Are games faster? Are rules simpler? And how well have they stuck with the challenge of creating and managing a living rules set? As we wrap up 2017, we take a look back at the last six months and talk about how the game has played out so far. Also, news and new releases – including the new FAQ announcements – and your listener mail, as well as talking about a couple of special games with listeners!
Link: Midwest Conquest 2018

The steady release schedule of codexes continues, and this time it’s the bugs from beyond the galaxy! In this episode, we take a look at the new Tyranids codex. The ‘Nids are an army that have gone through multiple iterations while trying to get the feel and balance just right – does this new version finally hit the mark? How will the new Hive Fleet Adaptations change up how you play? Also, we take a look at Chapter Approved and talk about some of the new additions and changes that this brings to the game. All this, and your listener mail, too!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/12/12/episode-163-the-great-devourer/feed/1The steady release schedule of codexes continues, and this time it’s the bugs from beyond the galaxy! In this episode, we take a look at the new Tyranids codex. The […]
The steady release schedule of codexes continues, and this time it’s the bugs from beyond the galaxy! In this episode, we take a look at the new Tyranids codex. The ‘Nids are an army that have gone through multiple iterations while trying to get the feel and balance just right – does this new version finally hit the mark? How will the new Hive Fleet Adaptations change up how you play? Also, we take a look at Chapter Approved and talk about some of the new additions and changes that this brings to the game. All this, and your listener mail, too!
Link: Midwest Conquest 2018

The 2017 Renegade Open GT is over, and we’ve got a veritable Thanksgiving cornucopia of guests to talk about it! We kick off the show with a round table discussion of the event itself and of the state of 40K in general. We’re joined by Bryan Clark of Facing the Grey Tide, Garrett Mulroney of Best Coast Pairings, David Quirk of MiniWargaming.com, and Ben Cherwien, Andrew Tiegs, Alex Hunt, and Puck from the Renegade Open (as well as David Arimond, our official fifth chair). After that, we have an interview with Chris Mehrstedt and Jason Lippert from Adepticon to talk about some of the things going on for the 2018 convention and how 8th Edition and GW’s new approach has changed things for them. Finally, we dig into our gaming experiences at the Renegade Open, including our performance at RO’s very first Knight Joust! It’s two and a half hours of 40K discussion goodness! We’ll be back to the studio in two weeks!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/11/23/episode-162-the-2017-renegade-open-megacast/feed/3 The 2017 Renegade Open GT is over, and we’ve got a veritable Thanksgiving cornucopia of guests to talk about it! We kick off the show with a round table […]
The 2017 Renegade Open GT is over, and we’ve got a veritable Thanksgiving cornucopia of guests to talk about it! We kick off the show with a round table discussion of the event itself and of the state of 40K in general. We’re joined by Bryan Clark of Facing the Grey Tide, Garrett Mulroney of Best Coast Pairings, David Quirk of MiniWargaming.com, and Ben Cherwien, Andrew Tiegs, Alex Hunt, and Puck from the Renegade Open (as well as David Arimond, our official fifth chair). After that, we have an interview with Chris Mehrstedt and Jason Lippert from Adepticon to talk about some of the things going on for the 2018 convention and how 8th Edition and GW’s new approach has changed things for them. Finally, we dig into our gaming experiences at the Renegade Open, including our performance at RO’s very first Knight Joust! It’s two and a half hours of 40K discussion goodness! We’ll be back to the studio in two weeks!
00:00:00 – Cold Open

The avalanche of codex releases continues, but this time we’re sticking with one – because this is a big one with a lot of updates! Also, it’s Dennis’s favorite codex, and so it gets some extra love. In episode 161, we’re digging into the new Codex: Craftworlds. We’ve seen the Eldar rise and fall, not just in the story, but in the game as well. The 8th Edition indexes weren’t terribly kind to the space elves, but how does the Codex change that? Who are the winners and losers? Which Craftworld (or Craftworlds) reign supreme? Did Shining Spears actually get good for once? We take a look at these and other issues as we delve into this book. Also, news and new releases, and your listener mail (with two list reviews)!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/11/16/episode-161-the-state-of-craftworld-affairs/feed/3The avalanche of codex releases continues, but this time we’re sticking with one – because this is a big one with a lot of updates! Also, it’s Dennis’s favorite codex, […]
The avalanche of codex releases continues, but this time we’re sticking with one – because this is a big one with a lot of updates! Also, it’s Dennis’s favorite codex, and so it gets some extra love. In episode 161, we’re digging into the new Codex: Craftworlds. We’ve seen the Eldar rise and fall, not just in the story, but in the game as well. The 8th Edition indexes weren’t terribly kind to the space elves, but how does the Codex change that? Who are the winners and losers? Which Craftworld (or Craftworlds) reign supreme? Did Shining Spears actually get good for once? We take a look at these and other issues as we delve into this book. Also, news and new releases, and your listener mail (with two list reviews)!
00:00:00 – Cold Open

As the rapid-fire release schedule of codexes continues, we continue to play catch-up with another double-header codex review! This time, it’s back to the Imperium to talk about two of the most specialized forces in 40K – the Grey Knights and the Adeptus Mechanicus. From the arcane warfare of the Grey Knights to the technical wizardry of the Adeptus Mechanicus, these two armies don’t play like anything else in the game. How well have they weathered the conversion to 8th Edition and the upgrade from index to codex? What do the new stratagems, warlord traits, and relics bring to the table? And how about slapping a Grand Master into a robot body? We dig into that and more as we delve into these two books. Also, we talk about new releases, answer your listener mail, and make some announcements about the 2018 Midwest Conquest!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/10/29/episode-160-the-armies-of-titan-and-mars/feed/0As the rapid-fire release schedule of codexes continues, we continue to play catch-up with another double-header codex review! This time, it’s back to the Imperium to talk about two of […]
As the rapid-fire release schedule of codexes continues, we continue to play catch-up with another double-header codex review! This time, it’s back to the Imperium to talk about two of the most specialized forces in 40K – the Grey Knights and the Adeptus Mechanicus. From the arcane warfare of the Grey Knights to the technical wizardry of the Adeptus Mechanicus, these two armies don’t play like anything else in the game. How well have they weathered the conversion to 8th Edition and the upgrade from index to codex? What do the new stratagems, warlord traits, and relics bring to the table? And how about slapping a Grand Master into a robot body? We dig into that and more as we delve into these two books. Also, we talk about new releases, answer your listener mail, and make some announcements about the 2018 Midwest Conquest!
00:00:00 – Cold Open

Dennis and Rob just finished the 2017 Iron Halo GT, and it’s time for our normal post-tournament discussion, but this time we have a treat! It’s a joint effort between 4 different 40K groups. We’re joined by Bam-Bam and Duncalicious from the Flying Monkeys Wargaming podcast, PeteyPab from Frontline Gaming and the Chapter Tactics podcast, and our perennial guest and official Fifth Chair, David Arimond of the Renegade Open. We talk about the venue, the tournament environment, our games, and why we go to tournaments and do what we do. Also, we officially announce our Patreon on the air! There’s something for everyone in this one.

Oh, and pardon the sound quality – we’re recording in a pizza restaurant with 4 mics for 6 people.

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/10/08/episode-159-the-great-iron-halo-gt-group-gathering/feed/0Dennis and Rob just finished the 2017 Iron Halo GT, and it’s time for our normal post-tournament discussion, but this time we have a treat! It’s a joint effort between […]
Dennis and Rob just finished the 2017 Iron Halo GT, and it’s time for our normal post-tournament discussion, but this time we have a treat! It’s a joint effort between 4 different 40K groups. We’re joined by Bam-Bam and Duncalicious from the Flying Monkeys Wargaming podcast, PeteyPab from Frontline Gaming and the Chapter Tactics podcast, and our perennial guest and official Fifth Chair, David Arimond of the Renegade Open. We talk about the venue, the tournament environment, our games, and why we go to tournaments and do what we do. Also, we officially announce our Patreon on the air! There’s something for everyone in this one.
Oh, and pardon the sound quality – we’re recording in a pizza restaurant with 4 mics for 6 people. 🙂
Link: The Iron Halo GT

We’re working our way through the flurry of codex releases, and with Codex: Death Guard fresh in our hands as of recording, we figured we should take a look at Nurgle’s chosen. We didn’t want to ignore the more general Heretic Astartes, though, so we decided to do two codex reviews in one episode! It’s Chaos-palooza at the Preferred Enemies studio as we review both the Chaos Space Marines and Death Guard codexes. How do all the changes to 8th, as well as the addition of stratagems and legion tactics, put flavor back into the Veterans of the Long War? How do they compare to their loyalist brethren? And what the hell is up with Fabius Bile, anyway? Then we switch gears and look at Mortarion’s legion. What do the Death Guard bring to the table that differentiate them from vanilla CSM? What synergies and tactics might we expect? Is Mortarion as big of a beast as he seems? And is it worth what you give up from the standard Chaos codex? All this, plus your listener mail and a dash of hobby progress, too!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/09/24/episode-158-a-chaos-double-header/feed/0We’re working our way through the flurry of codex releases, and with Codex: Death Guard fresh in our hands as of recording, we figured we should take a look at […]
We’re working our way through the flurry of codex releases, and with Codex: Death Guard fresh in our hands as of recording, we figured we should take a look at Nurgle’s chosen. We didn’t want to ignore the more general Heretic Astartes, though, so we decided to do two codex reviews in one episode! It’s Chaos-palooza at the Preferred Enemies studio as we review both the Chaos Space Marines and Death Guard codexes. How do all the changes to 8th, as well as the addition of stratagems and legion tactics, put flavor back into the Veterans of the Long War? How do they compare to their loyalist brethren? And what the hell is up with Fabius Bile, anyway? Then we switch gears and look at Mortarion’s legion. What do the Death Guard bring to the table that differentiate them from vanilla CSM? What synergies and tactics might we expect? Is Mortarion as big of a beast as he seems? And is it worth what you give up from the standard Chaos codex? All this, plus your listener mail and a dash of hobby progress, too!
00:00:00 – Cold Open

In this episode, Kevin and Rob travel down to Wichita, Kansas for the second annual Flying Monkey GT! Two very different armies are brought, 6 very different opponents are faced – how do our hosts fare in their first 8th Edition grand tournament? How do the games go? What lessons are learned? What surprises are experienced? And does anyone come home with a prize? Also, we talk about the latest release news out of the NOVA Open from Games Workshop, and as always, answer your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/09/10/episode-157-the-flying-monkey-gt-2017/feed/0In this episode, Kevin and Rob travel down to Wichita, Kansas for the second annual Flying Monkey GT! Two very different armies are brought, 6 very different opponents are faced […]
In this episode, Kevin and Rob travel down to Wichita, Kansas for the second annual Flying Monkey GT! Two very different armies are brought, 6 very different opponents are faced – how do our hosts fare in their first 8th Edition grand tournament? How do the games go? What lessons are learned? What surprises are experienced? And does anyone come home with a prize? Also, we talk about the latest release news out of the NOVA Open from Games Workshop, and as always, answer your listener mail!
Link: The Flying Monkey GT

The first codex of 8th Edition is upon us, and first up are the poster boys of 40K, the Space Marines. Since the edition change, space marines have been more vanilla than they have in a long time, with no chapter rules to differentiate them and only an influx of basic Primaris marines to add something new. However, that’s changing in the 8th Edition marine codex! More Primaris options, for one, but that’s far from all – chapter tactics have returned, along with a bevy of relics and stratagems to back them up. So, how do all these changes add up? Do they make marines more interesting? Have classic marines been made obsolete? And why do we feel so very, very sorry for Imperial Fists players? All this, plus a look at all the new releases (including the changes to Matched Play), a brief stop with hobby progress, and of course – your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/08/21/episode-156-adeptus-astartes-ex-plus-alpha/feed/3The first codex of 8th Edition is upon us, and first up are the poster boys of 40K, the Space Marines. Since the edition change, space marines have been more […]
The first codex of 8th Edition is upon us, and first up are the poster boys of 40K, the Space Marines. Since the edition change, space marines have been more vanilla than they have in a long time, with no chapter rules to differentiate them and only an influx of basic Primaris marines to add something new. However, that’s changing in the 8th Edition marine codex! More Primaris options, for one, but that’s far from all – chapter tactics have returned, along with a bevy of relics and stratagems to back them up. So, how do all these changes add up? Do they make marines more interesting? Have classic marines been made obsolete? And why do we feel so very, very sorry for Imperial Fists players? All this, plus a look at all the new releases (including the changes to Matched Play), a brief stop with hobby progress, and of course – your listener mail!
00:00:00 – Cold Open

We’re not quite two months into 8th Edition, and it seems that Matched Play 40K has a bit of a spam problem. Of course, for gamers in general and 40k players in particular, spam is nothing new. In this episode, we delve into the topic of spam in 40K. What is it? Is it an acceptable army-building strategy? Is it a problem, and if so, who’s to blame? And what, if anything, can or should be done about it? Also, we talk about the brand-new 1.1 FAQs from GW, which include a number of changes that try to address the current flavor of spam. All this, hobby progress, and your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/07/30/episode-155-spam-spam-spam-spam-and-spam/feed/1We’re not quite two months into 8th Edition, and it seems that Matched Play 40K has a bit of a spam problem. Of course, for gamers in general and 40k […]
We’re not quite two months into 8th Edition, and it seems that Matched Play 40K has a bit of a spam problem. Of course, for gamers in general and 40k players in particular, spam is nothing new. In this episode, we delve into the topic of spam in 40K. What is it? Is it an acceptable army-building strategy? Is it a problem, and if so, who’s to blame? And what, if anything, can or should be done about it? Also, we talk about the brand-new 1.1 FAQs from GW, which include a number of changes that try to address the current flavor of spam. All this, hobby progress, and your listener mail!
00:00:00 – Cold Open

8th Edition has been out a month, and in this episode, the Preferred Enemies crew takes stock of the game. We each look at 5 things we like about the new edition, as well as pointing out 5 things that we don’t. From assault to cover to power levels to Perils of the Warp, we touch on a lot of the aspects of the game. What do we like? What rubs us the wrong way? Also, we look at recent releases of FAQs and the return of codexes. All this, as well as your listener mail, in episode 154 of the Preferred Enemies!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/07/18/episode-154-what-we-like-and-what-we-dont-about-8th-edition/feed/128th Edition has been out a month, and in this episode, the Preferred Enemies crew takes stock of the game. We each look at 5 things we like about the […]
8th Edition has been out a month, and in this episode, the Preferred Enemies crew takes stock of the game. We each look at 5 things we like about the new edition, as well as pointing out 5 things that we don’t. From assault to cover to power levels to Perils of the Warp, we touch on a lot of the aspects of the game. What do we like? What rubs us the wrong way? Also, we look at recent releases of FAQs and the return of codexes. All this, as well as your listener mail, in episode 154 of the Preferred Enemies!
Sponsor: KR Multicase

We continue our look into the new workings of 8th Edition with a dive into the Eternal War missions – the 6 missions that have carried over from 6th and 7th edition and that form the basic core of most 40K mission work. How has deployment changed, who goes first, who scores what and how, who figures out when the game ends – there’s more changes than you might realize! Also, we’re joined by Duncan Ensminger of the Flying Monkey GT, as we talk about the second year for that event and what we can expect over Labor Day weekend in Wichita. Finally, all the regular segments are back – News and Releases, Hobby Progress, and the return of Listener Mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/07/04/episode-153-8th-edition-the-missions/feed/2We continue our look into the new workings of 8th Edition with a dive into the Eternal War missions – the 6 missions that have carried over from 6th and […]
We continue our look into the new workings of 8th Edition with a dive into the Eternal War missions – the 6 missions that have carried over from 6th and 7th edition and that form the basic core of most 40K mission work. How has deployment changed, who goes first, who scores what and how, who figures out when the game ends – there’s more changes than you might realize! Also, we’re joined by Duncan Ensminger of the Flying Monkey GT, as we talk about the second year for that event and what we can expect over Labor Day weekend in Wichita. Finally, all the regular segments are back – News and Releases, Hobby Progress, and the return of Listener Mail!
00:00:00 – Cold Open

It’s finally here! The new edition of Warhammer 40,000 is here and in our hands, and so it’s time for us to step through the core rules and talk about the changes and our first impressions. Dennis, Kevin, and Rob (minus Richard, who was struck by Nurgle-pox) step through the rules phase-by-phase and talk about what’s changed, some of the implications of those changes, and some of the highlights from the games we’ve played so far. We’re also joined by Danny Holwerda of the Slaughterhouse GT, which is going to be one of the first major North American tournaments to be using 8th Edition rules, and get his take on the new rules and how his event will be adapting to them. It’s a brand new day in 40K land!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/06/17/episode-152-welcome-to-8th-edition/feed/0It’s finally here! The new edition of Warhammer 40,000 is here and in our hands, and so it’s time for us to step through the core rules and talk about […]
It’s finally here! The new edition of Warhammer 40,000 is here and in our hands, and so it’s time for us to step through the core rules and talk about the changes and our first impressions. Dennis, Kevin, and Rob (minus Richard, who was struck by Nurgle-pox) step through the rules phase-by-phase and talk about what’s changed, some of the implications of those changes, and some of the highlights from the games we’ve played so far. We’re also joined by Danny Holwerda of the Slaughterhouse GT, which is going to be one of the first major North American tournaments to be using 8th Edition rules, and get his take on the new rules and how his event will be adapting to them. It’s a brand new day in 40K land!
00:00:00 – Cold Open

Welcome back – the Midwest Conquest GT 2017 is complete, and it’s time for our aftershow! We’re joined by Dave, Nathan, and Joe from the Renegade Open as we talk about how this year’s event went down. We discuss what we changed from last year to this year, some of our last-minute adventures in preparation, and the tools that helped us run our tournament. There’s also a lot of talk about the upcoming edition, and how ready everyone is to jump into 8th Edition. It’s a little ramble-y and stream-of-consciousness, as we were all exhausted when we recorded it, but it’s still a fun episode. We’ll be back to our normal format – including our 8th Edition Extravaganza – in about two weeks!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/06/05/episode-151-the-midwest-conquest-gt-2017/feed/0Welcome back – the Midwest Conquest GT 2017 is complete, and it’s time for our aftershow! We’re joined by Dave, Nathan, and Joe from the Renegade Open as we talk about […]
Welcome back – the Midwest Conquest GT 2017 is complete, and it’s time for our aftershow! We’re joined by Dave, Nathan, and Joe from the Renegade Open as we talk about how this year’s event went down. We discuss what we changed from last year to this year, some of our last-minute adventures in preparation, and the tools that helped us run our tournament. There’s also a lot of talk about the upcoming edition, and how ready everyone is to jump into 8th Edition. It’s a little ramble-y and stream-of-consciousness, as we were all exhausted when we recorded it, but it’s still a fun episode. We’ll be back to our normal format – including our 8th Edition Extravaganza – in about two weeks!
Link: Best Coast Pairings

The end of 7th Edition is upon is, and it’s also our 6th Anniversary episode! That means it’s time to dredge a concept out of the vault and revisit it – the Good, the Bad, and the Weird! We take a look back at 7th Edition and pick out units that were either awesome, terrible, or just kind of missed the mark and were left in an odd spot. Also, we delve into the data dump that GW has been dropping on us about 8th edition and the image it’s painting of the game. Interesting times are ahead, so let’s take this moment to both look back at what was and look forward to what will be! All this, plus listener mail and our last pre-Midwest Conquest update!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/05/17/episode-150-7th-edition-the-good-the-bad-and-the-weird/feed/4The end of 7th Edition is upon is, and it’s also our 6th Anniversary episode! That means it’s time to dredge a concept out of the vault and revisit it – the […]
The end of 7th Edition is upon is, and it’s also our 6th Anniversary episode! That means it’s time to dredge a concept out of the vault and revisit it – the Good, the Bad, and the Weird! We take a look back at 7th Edition and pick out units that were either awesome, terrible, or just kind of missed the mark and were left in an odd spot. Also, we delve into the data dump that GW has been dropping on us about 8th edition and the image it’s painting of the game. Interesting times are ahead, so let’s take this moment to both look back at what was and look forward to what will be! All this, plus listener mail and our last pre-Midwest Conquest update!
00:00:00 – Cold Open

This week is a bit of a three-fer; we started off with one of the armies we’ve put off in our “So You Want to Start an Army” series with the Imperial Guard/Astra Militarum, all with the help of Puck from the Renegade Open. Then we added in an interview with Puck and Dave about this year’s Renegade Open, with registration now open for that event. And then… GW dropped a massive bomb on us by finalizing the rumors and hints that had been bubbling up – a new edition of 40K is coming soon. We dig into that (with Dave as our 5th chair), and then continue with the mission as planned! All that, plus Midwest Conquest updates, hobby progress, and of course, your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/05/02/episode-149-so-you-want-to-start-an-army-astra-militarum/feed/4This week is a bit of a three-fer; we started off with one of the armies we’ve put off in our “So You Want to Start an Army” series with […]
This week is a bit of a three-fer; we started off with one of the armies we’ve put off in our “So You Want to Start an Army” series with the Imperial Guard/Astra Militarum, all with the help of Puck from the Renegade Open. Then we added in an interview with Puck and Dave about this year’s Renegade Open, with registration now open for that event. And then… GW dropped a massive bomb on us by finalizing the rumors and hints that had been bubbling up – a new edition of 40K is coming soon. We dig into that (with Dave as our 5th chair), and then continue with the mission as planned! All that, plus Midwest Conquest updates, hobby progress, and of course, your listener mail!
00:00:00 – Cold Open

In lieu of discussing the impossible-to-buy Shadow War: Armageddon box, it’s time to talk about the last bit of the Gathering Storm product line – the Talons of the Emperor. The Adeptus Custodes and Sisters of Silence return from a 10,000 year absence to the battlefields of the 41st Millenium. What do the Emperor’s personal guard and the ultimate psychic nulls bring to the tabletop? Can you really do much with so few options – only 7 units between 2 codexes? Can Kevin build an army using them with only his spare models in Arizona? We talk about all that and more, including the latest releases, our hobby progress, and your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/04/16/episode-148-the-talons-of-the-emperor/feed/3In lieu of discussing the impossible-to-buy Shadow War: Armageddon box, it’s time to talk about the last bit of the Gathering Storm product line – the Talons of the Emperor. […]
In lieu of discussing the impossible-to-buy Shadow War: Armageddon box, it’s time to talk about the last bit of the Gathering Storm product line – the Talons of the Emperor. The Adeptus Custodes and Sisters of Silence return from a 10,000 year absence to the battlefields of the 41st Millenium. What do the Emperor’s personal guard and the ultimate psychic nulls bring to the tabletop? Can you really do much with so few options – only 7 units between 2 codexes? Can Kevin build an army using them with only his spare models in Arizona? We talk about all that and more, including the latest releases, our hobby progress, and your listener mail!
00:00:00 – Cold Open

At Adepticon, Games Workshop dropped a bombshell – a new edition is coming – and they gave the community some insights into what they’re considering for 8th Edition 40K. In this episode, we take a look at their comments and try to divine what it means for the next iteration of the game? Is it Oldhammer all over again? Is it completely Newhammer? Is it the Sigmarization of 40K? And what kinds of practical effects could this have on the game, both in how it’s played and how it’s packaged to players? We’ve also got an interview with Shaylynn Allen, the top female player in the 2016-2017 ITC season, to talk about her experiences and observations about female players in the 40K environment. All this, plus news and new releases (including the return of Necromunda, sort of), a Midwest Conquest update, hobby progress, and your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/04/03/episode-147-newhammer-is-coming/feed/0At Adepticon, Games Workshop dropped a bombshell – a new edition is coming – and they gave the community some insights into what they’re considering for 8th Edition 40K. In this […]
At Adepticon, Games Workshop dropped a bombshell – a new edition is coming – and they gave the community some insights into what they’re considering for 8th Edition 40K. In this episode, we take a look at their comments and try to divine what it means for the next iteration of the game? Is it Oldhammer all over again? Is it completely Newhammer? Is it the Sigmarization of 40K? And what kinds of practical effects could this have on the game, both in how it’s played and how it’s packaged to players? We’ve also got an interview with Shaylynn Allen, the top female player in the 2016-2017 ITC season, to talk about her experiences and observations about female players in the 40K environment. All this, plus news and new releases (including the return of Necromunda, sort of), a Midwest Conquest update, hobby progress, and your listener mail!
00:00:00 – Cold Open

The tale of the Gathering Storm reaches its crescendo with its third and final volume, Rise of the Primarch, and in this episode we cover it Preferred Enemies-style! Obviously, this one is packed with spoilers, but there’s one that’s not a spoiler any more – the primarch of the Ultramarines has returned to the 41st Millenium! How does he return? What role do the Ynnari play? What the heck has Belisarius Cawl been carrying around in that auto-reliquary? Do they make it back to Terra? And what the heck is Cypher doing there anyway? All that and more in our coverage of Gathering Storm 3. Also, new releases, Midwest Conquest updates, hobby progress, and your listener mail!

]]>https://www.preferredenemies.com/2017/03/19/episode-146-rise-of-the-primarch/feed/7The tale of the Gathering Storm reaches its crescendo with its third and final volume, Rise of the Primarch, and in this episode we cover it Preferred Enemies-style! Obviously, this one […]
The tale of the Gathering Storm reaches its crescendo with its third and final volume, Rise of the Primarch, and in this episode we cover it Preferred Enemies-style! Obviously, this one is packed with spoilers, but there’s one that’s not a spoiler any more – the primarch of the Ultramarines has returned to the 41st Millenium! How does he return? What role do the Ynnari play? What the heck has Belisarius Cawl been carrying around in that auto-reliquary? Do they make it back to Terra? And what the heck is Cypher doing there anyway? All that and more in our coverage of Gathering Storm 3. Also, new releases, Midwest Conquest updates, hobby progress, and your listener mail!
00:00:00 – Cold Open